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| SUMMER CYPRESS | Bassia scoparia | |
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Synonyms: Chenopodium scoparia L., Kochia childsii hort., K. scoparia (L.) Schrad., K. scoparia f. trichophylla (hort. ex Voss) Schinz & Thell., K. trichophylla hort. ex Voss. Actions: Anesthetic (1; X9353570); Antialcoholic (1; X9301029); Antiallergic (1; X9401725); Antiinflammatory (1; DAA; X9353570); Anti-itch (1; X9853421); Antiulcer (1; X10416830); Astringent (f; DAA); Bitter (f; FAY); Cardiotonic (f; DAA; FAY); Detoxicant (f; FAY); Diaphoretic (f; FAY); Diuretic (1; DAA; FAY); Fungicide (1; FAY); Gastroprotective (1; X10416830). Indications: Abscess (f; FAY); Alcoholism (1; X9301029); Allergy (1; X9401725); Carbuncle (f; FAY); Cardiopathy (f; DAA); Cold (f; DAA); Conjunctivosis (f; FAY); Dermatosis (1; DAA; FAY; X9853421); Diarrhea (f; DAA); Dysentery (f; DAA); Dyspepsia (f; DAA); Dysuria (f; DAA; FAY); Eczema (f; FAY); Fever (f; DAA; FAY); Fungus (1; FAY); Gonorrhea (f; DAA); Hernia (f; DAA; FAY); Impotence (f; DAA; FAY); Incontinence (f; DAA); Infection (1; FAY); Inflammation (1; DAA; X9353570); Itch (1; FAY; X9853421); Mycosis (1; FAY); Nephrosis (f; DAA); Neuralgia (f; DAA); Ophthalmia (f; FAY); Pain (1; FAY; X9353570); Scabies (f; FAY); Sore (f; FAY); Swelling (f; FAY); Ulcer (1; X10416830); Urethrosis (f; DAA); UTI (f; DAA); Vaginosis (f; FAY); Wart (f; FAY); Water Retention (1; DAA; FAY). Dosage: Not covered (AHP; KOM; PH2). While promoted as a health food, the oxalate content could pose a threat. Various abstracts refer to toxicosis in grazing animals. Contraindications: Not covered (AHP; KOM; PH2). While promoted as a health food, the oxalate content could pose a threat. Various abstracts refer to toxicosis in grazing animals. |
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| SUMMER SNOWFLAKE | Leucojum aestivum | |
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Synonyms: Actions: Analeptic (1; FNF); Analgesic (1; FNF); Antiacetylcholinesterase (1; FNF); Antialzheimeran (1; FNF); Antibutylcholinesterase (1; FNF); Anticholinesterase (1; FNF); Anticurare (1; FNF); Antimyasthenic (1; FNF); Antineurotic (1; FNF); Bradycardic (1; FNF); Cholinergic (1; FNF); CNS Inhibitor (1; FNF); Emetic (1; FNF); Emollient (f; HHB); Hypnotic (1; FNF); Insecticide (1; FNF); Memorigenic (1; FNF); Myocontractant (1; FNF); Myoneurostimulant (1; FNF); Peristaltic (1; FNF); Poison (1; HHB); Secretagogue (1; FNF); Sedative (1; FNF); Sialagogue (1; FNF). Indications: Alzheimer’s (1; FNF); Cardiopathy (1; FNF); Insomnia (1; FNF); Myasthenia (1; FNF); Nervousness (1; FNF); Neurosis (1; FNF); Pain (1; FNF); Senile Dementia (1; FNF); Xerophthalmia (1; FNF). Dosage: Not covered (AHP; KOM; PH2). Emetic and poisonous, possibly edible after processing. Contraindications: Not covered (AHP; KOM; PH2). Emetic and poisonous, possibly edible after processing. |
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| SUNDEW | Drosera ramentacea | |
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Synonyms: Actions: Antiinflammatory (1; PH2); Antiprostaglandin (1; PH2); Antiseptic (1; PH2); Antispasmodic (1; PH2); Antitussive (2; KOM; PH2); Bronchospasmolytic (1; PH2); Cytostat (1; PH2); Immunostimulant (f; PH2); Secretolytic (f; PH2). Indications: Asthma (f; PH2); Bronchosis (2; PH2); Corn (f; JLH); Cough (2; PH2); Cramp (1; PH2); Immunodepression (f; PH2); Inflammation (1; PH2); Respirosis (2; PH2); Wart (f; JLH; PH2). Dosage: Not covered (AHP). None (KOM; PH2). Some species are endangered. Contraindications: Not covered (AHP). None (KOM; PH2). Some species are endangered. |
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| SUNFLOWER | Helianthus annuus | |
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Synonyms: H. annuus subsp. lenticularis (Cockerell) Cockerell, H. annuus var. lenticularis Cockerell, H. annuus var. macrocarpus (DC.) Cockerell, H. lenticularis Douglas. Actions: Antiinflammatory (f; X8987908); Antipyretic (f; FAD; HHB); Aperitif (f; DEM); Astringent (f; FAD); Deobstruent (f; EFS); Diuretic (f; FAD; HHB; MAD); Emollient (f; EFS); Expectorant (f; EFS; FAD; MAD); Stimulant (f; HHB); Vermifuge (f; DEM); Vulnerary (f; MAD). Indications: Anorexia (f; DEM); Bite (f; FAD); Bladder Stone (f; JFM); Bronchiectasis (f; MAD); Bronchosis (f; HHB); Cancer (f; JFM; JLH); Catarrh (f; DEM); Chest Ache (f; DEM); Chill (f; MAD); Cold (f; JFM); Constipation (f; PH2; MAD); Cystosis (f; JFM); Dermatosis (f; JFM; PH2); Edema (f; JFM); Fatigue (f; DEM); Fever (f; DEM; FAD; HHB; JFM); Gangrene (f; MAD); Gastrosis (f; JFM); Heart (f; JFM); Infection (f; PH2); Inflammation (f; X8987908); Kidney Stone (f; JFM); Malaria (f; FAD; HHB; JLH); Nephrosis (f; JFM); Pain (f; DEM; JFM); Palsy (f; JFM); Psoriasis (f; PH2); Pulmonosis (f; HHB PH2); Rash (f; MAD); Respirosis (f; MAD); Rheumatism (f; PH2); Screw Worm (f; DEM); Snakebite (f; FAD); Sore (f; DEM); Sore Throat (f; MAD); Splenosis (f; MAD); Swelling (f; DEM; MAD); Thirst (f; DEM); Wart (f; DEM); Water Retention (f; FAD; HHB; MAD); Worm (f; DEM); Wound (f; PH2). Dosage: Class 1 (AHP). “Hazards and/or side effects not known for proper therapeutic dosages†(PH2) (but PH2 designates no specific quantified dosage! JAD). Pollen or plant extracts may cause allergic reactions (FAD). Contraindications: Class 1 (AHP). “Hazards and/or side effects not known for proper therapeutic dosages†(PH2) (but PH2 designates no specific quantified dosage! JAD). Pollen or plant extracts may cause allergic reactions (FAD). |
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| SURINAM-CHERRY | Eugenia uniflora | |
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Synonyms: E. brasiliana (L.) Aubl., E. michelii Lam. Actions: Antimycotic (1; PH2); Antiseptic (1; PH2); Astringent (1; PH2); Hypolipidemic (f; PH2); Insectifuge (1; IED); Xanthine-Oxidase Inhibitor (1; PH2). Indications: Diarrhea (1; PH2); Edema (f; PH2); Enterosis (f; PH2); Fever (f; PH2); Fungus (1; PH2); Gastrosis (f; PH2); Gout (1; PH2); High Blood Pressure (f; PH2); Hyperlipidemic (f; PH2); Infection (1; PH2); Inflammation (f; PH2); Mucososis (f; PH2); Obesity (f; PH2); Ophthalmia (f; PH2); Respirosis (f; PH2); Rheumatism (f; HHB); Rhinosis (f; PH2); Stomachache (f; HHB). Dosage: Not covered (AHP). “Health hazards not known with proper therapeutic dosages†(PH2). Contraindications: Not covered (AHP). “Health hazards not known with proper therapeutic dosages†(PH2). |
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| SWAMP MILKWEED | Asclepias incarnata | |
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Synonyms: Actions: Alterative (f; CEB); Cardiotonic (f; FAD; PH2); Carminative (f; CEB); Digestive (f; PH2); Diuretic (f; DEM); Emetic (f; CEB; PH2); Laxative (f; CEB; DEM); Positive Inotropic (1; PH2); Taenifuge (f; CEB); Tonic (f; FAD); Toxic (f; FAD); Vermifuge (f; CEB). Indications: Asthma (f; CEB; FAD); Back (f; DEM); Bite (f; CEB); Childbirth (f; DEM); Constipation (f; CEB; DEM); Debility (f; DEM); Dropsy (f; CEB); Dysentery (f; CEB); Dyspepsia (f; PH2); Gas (f; CEB); Heart (1; DEM; PH2); Lameness (f; DEM); Navel (f; DEM); Rheumatism (f; FAD); Snakebite (f; CEB); Syphilis (f; FAD); Tapeworm (f; CEB); Toothache (f; DEM); VD (f; FAD); Water Retention (f; DEM); Worm (f; CEB). Dosage: Not covered (AHP). None known at proper dosage (not stated) (PH2). Potentially toxic (FAD). Contraindications: Not covered (AHP). None known at proper dosage (not stated) (PH2). Potentially toxic (FAD). |
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| SWEET ANNIE, ANNUAL WORMWOOD | Artemisia annua | |
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Synonyms: Actions: Antibacterial (1; DAA; FAY); Antimalarial (2; FNF; WO3); Antiplasmodial (2; DAA; FNF); Antipyretic (1; DAA; KEB); Antitumor (1; FNF; KEB; WO3); Antiviral (2; FNF); Bitter (1; KEB); Cytotoxic (1; DAA; KEB; WO3); Herbicide (1; DAA; FNF); Immunodepressant (1; KEB); Immunostimulant (1; DAA; KEB); Parasiticide (2; DAA; KEB); Phagocytotic (1; KEB); Protisticide (1; DAA); Schistosomicide (1; X10729713); Schizonticide (1; DAA; KEB); Teratogenic (1; DAA; KEB); Viricide (1; FNF). Indications: Abscess (f; DAA; FAD); Bacteria (1; DAA; FAY); Boil (f; FAD); Cancer (1; FNF; KEB; WO3); Cerebrosis (f; DAA); Clonorchis (1; KEB); Cold (2; FAD); Diarrhea (f; FAD); Dysentery (f; DAA; FAD); Dyspepsia (2; FAD); Escherichia (1; FAY); Fever (1; DAA; FAY; KEB); Flu (2; FAD); Gas (1; DAA; FAD); Hemorrhoid (f; FAY); Immunodepression (1; DAA; KEB); Infection (f; FAY); Itch (f; WO3); Leishmaniasis (1; KEB); Lupus (f; KEB); Malaria (2; DAA; FAD; FNF; WO3); Malaria Prevention (2; FAD); Night Sweats (f; DAA; FAD); Ophthalmia (f; DAA); Parasite (2; DAA; KEB); Parasitemia (1; DAA); Pneumonocystis (1; KEB); Salmonella (1; FAY); Scabies (f; DAA; WO3); Schistosomiasis (1; X10729713); SLE (2; KEB); Sore (f; WO3); Staphylococcus (1; FAY); Thrombosis (f; DAA); Tuberculosis (f; DAA; FAY); Tumor (1; FNF; KEB; WO3); Virus (2; ABS; FNF); Xerostoma (f; FAY). Dosage: My secretary, Judi, is allergic to the nonflowering material, even in a sealed envelope (JAD). May cause allergy or dermatosis (FAD). Extracts (Sweet Annie) — Contains half a dozen or more antiviral compounds, some proven synergic. One naturopathic physician, Dr. S. Morris, on ecotour in Ngorongoro Crater, where all mosquitoes are malarial, took a tincture of Artemisia annua instead of chloroquine or Lariam, like the rest of us were taking for malaria prevention. None of us got malaria. Subsequently, that’s what I have taken as preventive in Amazonian Peru, where even my shaman caught malaria. Whole herb is more active than artemisinin; gelatin capsules of herb is 3.5 times more effective than artemisinin for clearing parasitemia in mice. Capsules are better than chloroquine for fever and malarial symptoms (KEB). Artemisinin is slightly active against Escherichia coli, Enterobacter spp., Klebsiella, Proteus spp., Serratia marcescens, Staphylococcus aureus, and Streptococcus faecalis (MIC >32 μg/ml) (KEB). Perhaps doubting empirical wisdom, Klayman questions how the ancient Chinese could have recognized the antimalarial activity when it takes such a large batch of plants to produce a small amount of qinghaosu (the substance artemisinin). Perhaps the answer will be found by testing (whole-herb coldwater) extracts in human beings (DAA). Contraindications: My secretary, Judi, is allergic to the nonflowering material, even in a sealed envelope (JAD). May cause allergy or dermatosis (FAD). Extracts (Sweet Annie) — Contains half a dozen or more antiviral compounds, some proven synergic. One naturopathic physician, Dr. S. Morris, on ecotour in Ngorongoro Crater, where all mosquitoes are malarial, took a tincture of Artemisia annua instead of chloroquine or Lariam, like the rest of us were taking for malaria prevention. None of us got malaria. Subsequently, that’s what I have taken as preventive in Amazonian Peru, where even my shaman caught malaria. Whole herb is more active than artemisinin; gelatin capsules of herb is 3.5 times more effective than artemisinin for clearing parasitemia in mice. Capsules are better than chloroquine for fever and malarial symptoms (KEB). Artemisinin is slightly active against Escherichia coli, Enterobacter spp., Klebsiella, Proteus spp., Serratia marcescens, Staphylococcus aureus, and Streptococcus faecalis (MIC >32 μg/ml) (KEB). Perhaps doubting empirical wisdom, Klayman questions how the ancient Chinese could have recognized the antimalarial activity when it takes such a large batch of plants to produce a small amount of qinghaosu (the substance artemisinin). Perhaps the answer will be found by testing (whole-herb coldwater) extracts in human beings (DAA). |
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| SWEET BAY | Magnolia virginiana | |
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Synonyms: M. glauca (L.) L., M. virginiana var. australis Sarg. Actions: Antiinflammatory (f; PH2; PNC); Cardioactive (f; HHB); Diaphoretic (f; PH2; PNC); Stimulant (f; PH2; PNC); Tonic (f; PH2; PNC). Indications: Chill (f; DEM); Cold (f; DEM; FAD); Dyspepsia (f; FEL; PHR; PH2); Epilepsy (f; FAD; HHB); Fever (f; PH2; PNC); Gastrosis (f; FEL); Inflammation (f; PH2; PNC); Malaria (f; FAD; FEL; HHB); Rheumatism (f; FAD; FEL; HHB); Typhoid (f; FEL). Dosage: Class 1 (AHP). “Hazards and/or side effects not known for proper therapeutic dosages†(PH2) (but PH2 designates no specific quantified dosage! JAD). Contraindications: Class 1 (AHP). “Hazards and/or side effects not known for proper therapeutic dosages†(PH2) (but PH2 designates no specific quantified dosage! JAD). |
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| SWEET BIRCH | Betula lenta | |
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Synonyms: Actions: Alterative (f; CEB); Analgesic (1; FAD); Antiinflammatory (1; FAD; SHT); Antioxidant (1; FNF); Antipyretic (1; FNF); Antiseptic (1; FNF); Aquaretic (SHT); Carminative (1; FNF); Counterirritant (1; FAD); Depurative (f; DEM); Diaphoretic (f; CEB); Diuretic (f; PIP); Pectoral (f; CEB); Tonic (f; DEM). Indications: Blood (f; DEM); Breast (f; CEB); Bronchosis (1; FAD); Cancer (1; FNF); Childbirth (f; DEM); Cholecystosis (1; FAD); Cold (f; CEB; DEM); Cough (f; CEB); Diarrhea (f; DEM); Dysentery (f; DEM); Dysmenorrhea (f; DEM); Dysuria (f; DEM); Enterosis (f; CEB); Fever (1; CEB; FAD; FNF); Gas (1; FNF); Gastrosis (f; DEM); Gonorrhea (f; DEM); Gout (1; FAD); Gravel (f; PIP); Infection (1; FNF); Inflammation (1; FAD; FNF; SHT); Myosis (1; FAD); Neuralgia (1; FAD); Pain (1; CEB; FAD); Pneumonia (f; DEM); Pulmonosis (1; DEM; FAD); Rheumatism (1; FAD; PIP); Scrofula (f; CEB; FAD); Sore (f; CEB); Stomachache (f; FAD); Stone (f; SHT); UTI (f; SHT); Water Retention (f; PIP). Dosage: Class 1 (AHP). Contraindications reported as edema due to cardiac or renal insufficiency (AEH). None reported (PIP). Warning: EO is toxic and easily absorbed through the skin (FAD). Methyl salicylate, the chemical behind the aroma, with antiinflammatory and pain-killing activities, has recently been shown to enable plants to communicate with each other. Contraindications: Class 1 (AHP). Contraindications reported as edema due to cardiac or renal insufficiency (AEH). None reported (PIP). Warning: EO is toxic and easily absorbed through the skin (FAD). Methyl salicylate, the chemical behind the aroma, with antiinflammatory and pain-killing activities, has recently been shown to enable plants to communicate with each other. |
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| SWEET BROOM, ESCOBILLO | Scoparia dulcis | |
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Synonyms: Actions: Abortifacient (f; DAV); Analgesic (1; X1841990); Antiherpetic (1; FNF; X11678658); Antiplaque (1; EMP5:209); Antipyretic (f; DAV); Antiseptic (f; DAV); Antitumor (1; FNF; X11678658); Antiulcer (1; X11678658); Antiviral (1; FNF; X11678658); Aphrodisiac (f; UPW); Astringent (f; DAV); Beta-Glucuronidase Inhibitor (1; X1294695); Contraceptive (f; DAV); Cytotoxic (1; FNF; X11678658); Depurative (f; DAV); Diaphoretic (f; JFM); Emetic (f; DAV); Emollient (f; KAB); Gastroprotective (1; X11678658); Mutagenic (1; X10052564); Orexigenic (f; UPW); Pediculicide (f; JFM); Pulicide (f; JFM); Sympathomimetic (1; X8832498); Tonic (f; JFM); Vulnerary (1; WOI). Indications: Ague (f; KAB); Albuminuria (1; WOI); Anemia (1; WOI); Blennorrhagia (f; KAB); Bronchosis (f; DAV); Bruise (f; JFM); Cachexia (f; UPW); Cancer (1; FNF; X11678658); Candida (f; UPW); Conjunctivosis (f; DAV); Corneosis (1; X11678658); Cough (f; DAV); Dermatosis (f; UPW); Diabetes (1; WOI); Diarrhea (f; DAV; JFM); Dysmenorrhea (1; JFM; X1841990); Dysuria (f; JFM); Earache (f; JFM); Eczema (f; JFM); Edema (f; JFM); Erysipelas (f; DAV); Fatigue (f; UPW); Fever (f; DAV; JFM); Gastrosis (f; KAB); Glycosuria (1; WOI); Gonorrhea (f; JFM); Gravel (f; WOI); Headache (f; DAV; JFM); Hemorrhoid (f; DAV); Hepatosis (f; JFM); Herpes (1; FNF; X11678658); Hyperglycemia (1; WOI); Impotence (f; UPW); Infection (1; DAV; X11678658); Infertility (f; UPW); Itch (f; UPW); Jaundice (f; JFM); Ketonuria (1; WOI); Leprosy (f; UPW); Leukorrhea (f; JFM); Lice (f; JFM); Mange (f; JFM); Marsamus (f; JFM); Metrorrhagia (f; JFM); Migraine (f; DAV); Nephrosis (f; DAV); Ophthalmia (1; DAV; WOI); Pain (1; JFM; X1841990); Pulmonosis (f; JFM); Rash (f; JFM); Retinosis (1; WOI); Sore (f; JFM); Sore Throat (f; KAB); Stomatosis (f; JFM); Tumor (1; FNF; X11678658); Ulcer (1; X11678658); VD (f; JFM); Virus (1; FNF; X11678658); Wound (1; DAV; WOI); Yellow Fever (f; JFM). Dosage: Not covered (AHP; KOM; PH2). According to old sources, amellin apparently does not cause blood sugar to drop below normal; reduction of both blood sugar and urine sugar occurs gradually. Amellin reportedly raises lowered alkali reserves in diabetics and reduces iron content of serum and of blood acetone bodies. Amellin prevents tissue wastage and promotes better utilization of dietary protein. Fat in adipose tissue is reduced by amellin administration. Amellin promotes healing (WOI). I do not find amellin on PubMed. Dry plants do not exhibit the antidiabetic properties (JFM; WOI) of the fresh plant juice. Eli Lily tests showed no antidiabetic properties (JFM). Perhaps the fresh juice should be analyzed anew. Contraindications: Not covered (AHP; KOM; PH2). According to old sources, amellin apparently does not cause blood sugar to drop below normal; reduction of both blood sugar and urine sugar occurs gradually. Amellin reportedly raises lowered alkali reserves in diabetics and reduces iron content of serum and of blood acetone bodies. Amellin prevents tissue wastage and promotes better utilization of dietary protein. Fat in adipose tissue is reduced by amellin administration. Amellin promotes healing (WOI). I do not find amellin on PubMed. Dry plants do not exhibit the antidiabetic properties (JFM; WOI) of the fresh plant juice. Eli Lily tests showed no antidiabetic properties (JFM). Perhaps the fresh juice should be analyzed anew. |
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